Planning Permission

Applying for Planning Permission

Planning permission is needed to ensure that a development is properly controlled and carried out without damaging the environment. We provide advice on submitting a planning application for proposed development or changes to land or property.

The Borough of Poole also works in partnership with The Planning Portal (opens in a new window and is an external website) to provide information and services about the planning system.

There are many kinds of alterations and additions to houses for which you do not need to apply for planning permission, these are called ‘permitted development rights.’

Permitted Development Enquiries

There are many alterations and additions to houses where you do not need to apply for planning permission, these are called "permitted development rights."

In some cases the Council may have removed some of your permitted development rights by issuing an Article 4 direction. This will mean that you have to submit a planning application for work which normally does not need one.

Article 4 directions are made when the character of an area of acknowledged importance would be threatened. They are most common in .